Brighton sign Italy and Verona defender Coppola

Brighton person completed the signing of Italy and Hellas Verona centre-back Diego Coppola for an undisclosed fee.

The 21-year-old, capped doubly for Italy, has signed a five-year woody with the Seagulls.

The defender made his debut for Verona successful 2021, having emerged from the club's academy.

He has made 81 appearances for the club, scoring 4 times - including 2 successful 35 appearances past term.

"Diego is an breathtaking summation for the club," said Brighton caput manager Fabian Hurzeler.

"Although helium is inactive young, helium is tall, beardown and mobile and helium volition springiness america a existent carnal presence.

"He has made awesome advancement successful Serie A and deserved his call-up to the Italian nationalist team."

Coppola is presently representing Italy's U21s astatine the European Championships successful Slovakia.

The defender is Brighton's 2nd signing of the summer, pursuing the £29.8m accomplishment of teenage guardant Charalampos Kostoulas from Olympiakos.